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John Trumbull Sr.
He was an American artist during the period of the American Revolutionary War and was notable for his historical paintings. He has been called The Painter of the Revolution. -
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was born in Scotland and emigrated to the American colonies to become the president of the College of New Jersey (later called Princeton University). He became a vocal advocate for colonial independence and served New Jersey in the Continental Congress. -
Charles Carroll
The document also detailed the importance of individual rights and freedoms. As president of the Continental Congress, Hancock is credited as the first signer of the Declaration of Independence. His prominent, stylish signature became famous. ... Today, the term “John Hancock” is synonymous with “signature.” -
John Jay
John Jay was an important American statesman and a Founding Father of the United States. He served in a variety of capacities throughout his lifetime, but is most commonly known for being the first Chief Justice of the United States. -
John Peter Muhlenberg
He was a confidential army soldier during the American revolutionary war, and a political figure in the newly independent United States. -
Foundations of American Government
The declaration of independence was a break up letter to the British. It was made a holiday to celebrate America. -
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush is best known for his political activities during the American Revolution, including signing the Declaration of Independence. -
E Pluribus Unum
Thomson explained that the motto E pluribus unum alludes to the union between the states and federal government, as symbolized by the shield on the eagle's breast. The thirteen stripes "represent the several states all joined in one solid compact entire, supporting a Chief, which unites the whole & represents Congress." -
John Hancock
he was the first member of the Continental Congress to sign the Declaration of Independence, the document first demanding independence for the United States from the rule of Great Britain. -
U.S. Constitution
The Constitution of the United States established America’s national government and fundamental laws, and guaranteed certain basic rights for its citizens. Under America’s first governing document, the Articles of Confederation, the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries. -
Bill Of Rights
The first ten amendments to the United States constitution. The ten amendments are very important. -
Fifth Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, when in actual service in time of War or public danger nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law. -
Alex de Tocqueville and his five principles Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire
He was a political scientist, historian, and politician, best known for Democracy in America a perceptive analysis of the political and social system of the United States in the early 19th century. he had a society of equals and popular sovereignty, protection against tyrannical government and Americans were free to flourish without hereditary distinctions and the government took a laissez-faire or ;hands off' approach to the economy. -
Eminent Domain
However, the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution places an important limitation on the power of eminent domain. The Fifth Amendment says, in part "nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.” -
"In God We Trust"
"In God We Trust" must appear on American currency. This phrase was first used on paper money in 1957, when it appeared on the one-dollar silver certificate.
